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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a unit under Vietnam Academy of Scocial Sciences. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is both a research centre and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. The mission of the Museum is scientific research...more

We went with a tour guide who gave us a short talk on what could be found in the museum and let us explore on our own. I especially liked the audio-visual presentations of the different ethnic groups and the many artifacts used. I went...More

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It is a small but interesting museum. one who loves ethnic story should visit. collections are on several ethnic groups in Vietnam that can be an amazing view to the visitor. It might be difficult to find the place since not much local people know...More

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The museum was recently built in 2 wings. One is dedicated to Vietnamese ethnic groups, the other to the cultures of Southeast Asia. It is a great introduction to the variety of cultures of Vietnam (though most exhibits would greatly benefit from a good dusting...)....More

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Its often difficult to find attraction that appeals to the whole family. Kids loved exploring the grounds and the houses of the different tribes the most. Inside displays were interesting too. One of the best things we did in Vietnam. There is a little kids...More

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Interesting and well elaborated exhibits covering the many ethnic groups of Vietnam. Exhibitions are labeled in Vietnamese, English, and French. There is also an extensive outdoor exhibition area with traditional houses and funereal structures, as well as a water puppet theatre.

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This museum shows the large number of different ethnic tribes which constitute Vietnam. Whilst it is of some interest, there is a lot about the different costumes and textiles and different house types.

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The best place to know Vietnam's traditions, culture and minorities - you need only 1-2 hours (depend of you) to get a lot of information for example about minorities lives in Vietnam. Great maps and photos.

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Hi, lt was not quite easy. I took a public bus no. 14 from hoan kiem to the museum just google map your location & destination and you can see the public bus number around the city in Hanoi only show them where you will drop... More

Hi, lt was not quite easy. I took a public bus no. 14 from hoan kiem to the museum just google map your location & destination and you can see the public bus number around the city in Hanoi only show them where you will drop off (station name in Vietnam) I didn't take a taxi anymore :)